Maya: Divine Kings of The Rain Forest

Our knowledge of Mayan history and culture has both broadened and deepened considerably over the past few decades. This volume vividly traces Mayan development from the origins of the culture to the founding of the first great cities, and from Spanish colonization to the present day. Authors of various disciplines open up a multilayered insight into daily life, religion, art, and architecture. Competent explanations and impressive photographs create for the reader a living picture of a fascinating advanced civilization.